Hi Ladies.  Since my reply above, I bought a Poco Proof press, and I have to say, its a bit like these machines that say they letterpress… or even emboss.  If you have ever looked at Sizzix, Cuttlebug or Quickutz embossing folders for the at home crafters, the machines they use to press the paper (I think) is a lot like the Poco.  I have ac…[Read more]

Thank you, ladies, for your replies. I still think the Pearl #3 is for me. Unfortunately I can’t get a Pearl with a throwoff ( heavier) into my basement without spending a LOT of money. So, the lighter Pearl it may have to be. I can hardly wait to get my hands on one. I have a 9 month old, though… and I know I won’t have a lot of time, but … I…[Read more]

This fake-letterpress machine is what lead me to seek out a real press. I saw it (I am a big scrapbooker and card maker) in an art supply store and recognized that its really a hunk of plastic. And its not that cheap to get all the supplies! But I am glad it lead me down this road to purchasing my own press. I have always been a big fan of…[Read more]